If you love travel and have a passion for food, then an Italian cooking vacation will be a truly unforgettable experience. When integrated with a Rome food tour these cooking experiences become an immersive way to explore Italy’s rich culinary heritage. From sunset on the rolling hills of Tuscany to...

As the largest city in Tuscany, Florence is well known for its vibrant Italian food culture and centuries-old dining traditions. This includes some amazing lunch options at every level from casual cafes to traditional osterias, and even upscale fine-dining restaurants. So, it only makes sense to add a few different...

You could be forgiven for thinking that Italian cuisine is overloaded with gluten, and not friendly for gluten-intolerant people. Yet as a truly international city, Rome is overflowing with amazing gluten-free restaurants and eateries with tasty gluten-free options. This means if you have celiac disease or are gluten-averse, there are...

Just like seafood, olive oil, and nuts, cheese plays a starring role in Sicilian cuisine. Sicily is a true foodie mecca, but cheese isn’t necessarily something that many of us associate with the island’s culinary traditions. However, if you’ve been on one of my Palermo food tours, you’ll know that...

Sicily is home to some of Italy’s most sought-after wines, which is quite a testament when its counterparts include Tuscany and Piedmont. The island’s volcanic soils, varied climate, and millennia-old wine-making traditions have made it a prestigious wine region in Italy and internationally. Distinct local wines like Marsala, Nero d’Avola,...

Sicilian pizza, which is known on the Island of Sicily as sfincione, is very popular on the streets of Palermo. You can find it in bars, sit-down restaurants, pizzerias and even street food stalls. While it can be served as an entrée, small portions of sfincione can even show up...

Sicilian food is influenced by Italian, Norman, Arab, Greek, and Spanish traditions, which is why the island has long been praised for its captivating cuisine. Every region in Italy has unique qualities, preparation techniques, and ingredients, but Sicily takes things up a notch. My passion for the island’s diverse culinary...

Sicily is an island that has been influenced by many other cultures. Each leaves its own mark on her eclectic modern cuisine. This is reflected best in Sicilian appetizers which showcase the island’s ethnic diversity as well as the bounty of its local ingredients. Appetizers like arancine and sfincione are...